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MS&T Intern (Lab)

CompanyMSD
LocationDunboyne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 13, 2026
About The Company
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
About the Role

Job Description

Job Purpose:

This role will be part of our Manufacturing Science and Technology self-directed work team / hub in our state-of-the-art, single-use multi-product facility in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland.

• The MS&T intern will be involved in the execution of laboratory studies to support the tech transfer of biologics into the Dunboyne facility, focusing on small-scale upstream, downstream operations or analytical testing based on site priorities.

• The MS&T intern will work across the site self-directed work teams and hub teams to identify and resolve issues in order to allow the site to deliver on our commit culture that supports Quality, EHS, Learning and Continuous improvement.

• The MS&T intern will be responsible for continuous improvement of visual management systems, completion of key MS&T deliverables associated with technology transfer, site validation and other business processes as well as cross-functional collaboration with all site self-directed work teams / Hubs and external vendors to help reach team and company milestones.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Understanding of project management skills to support project delivery and operational readiness.

• Execute laboratory studies in accordance to good laboratory practices.

• Participate in cross-functional teams and deliver on tight timelines.

• Excellent collaboration skills and teamwork mindset.

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to focus on meeting and tracking to defined schedules and embracing an interdependent work culture as an agile team member.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Promoting a culture where diversity and inclusion is part of the DNA.

• Demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback.

• Key collaboration with the self-directed work teams and hubs across the enterprise.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver the site objectives.

• Perform laboratory experiments required to deliver on project timelines.

• Product testing in support of development studies.

• Experimental design, execution, data analysis and interpretation.

Preparation of documentation associated with the projects in accordance with GDP (good documentation practice) and site procedures.

• Adhere to highest quality standards.

Education & Experience:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.

PQ20

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Biopharmaceuticals, Business Processes, Clinical Research, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Interpretations, Data Visualization, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Document Management, GLP Regulations, Health Economics, Laboratory Testing, Office Applications, Pharmaceutical Biology, Process Improvements, Project Delivery, Project Documentation, Project Management, Proper Documentation, Reporting and Analysis, Technical Support {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/16/2026

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Key Skills
Analytical Problem SolvingBiopharmaceuticalsLaboratory TestingProject ManagementData AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationProcess ImprovementGood Laboratory PracticesGood Documentation PracticeTechnical SupportExperimental DesignData VisualizationDatabase ManagementPharmaceutical BiologyReporting and AnalysisProject Delivery
Categories
Science & ResearchManufacturingHealthcareEngineeringData & Analytics
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The intern will execute laboratory studies to support the technology transfer of biologics and participate in cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues. They will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure all documentation adheres to quality standards.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
39714
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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